The body of Sandarsh Krishna, a 26-year-old Indian man who went missing inside Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, was recovered after a 10-day search, but no cause of death could be established. Park officials announced Tuesday that the body was found on Saturday below the South Rim near Verkamp's Visitor Center. The body was transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner's Office, where he was identified as Sandarsh Krishna, the man reported missing since April 28.
The incident remains under investigation by the National Park Service and the Coconino County Medical Examiner's Office. Krishna was last seen inside the park between 4 p.m. local time on April 27 and midnight on April 28. Authorities stated, "The last possible known location was along the Rim Trail along Hermit Road between Bright Angel Lodge and Mohave Point." After he was reported missing, park authorities sought help from the public and released his photo.
Around 7 a.m. on April 28, a backpack believed to be Krishna's was returned to hotel personnel at Bright Angel Lodge. Investigators sought help in identifying the person who returned the bag, as they believed the man might have led them to Krishna. Krishna had no vehicle at the park, and officials said he probably arrived via taxi or rideshare.
In an interview with NBC affiliate KPNX last week, Krishna's brother, Adarsh Krishna, said Sandarsh would not hurt himself. "We don't want to believe he's hurt," Adarsh told the outlet, adding, "We need a proper closure. We don't know what exactly happened to him." Adarsh further stated, "He's not the kind of kid who would hurt himself." Sandarsh had told friends about the trip and said he would return on April 28, his family told KPNX.
